Welcoming the participation of the Speaker Emerita of the United States House of Representatives the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, the 57th Mayor of the city of Chicago the Honorable Brandon Johnson, and United Nations Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall as featured luminaries of the 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions, gathering in Chicago, USA this 14-18 August 2023.
Addressing this year's critical theme A Call to Conscience: Defending Freedom & Human Rights, Speaker Emerita Pelosi*, Mayor Johnson, and Dr. Goodall* join thousands of faith, spiritual, and civic leaders in addressing the threat of autocracy eroding democratic institutions, freedom, and human rights around the world.Luminaries Answering the Call to Conscience
- Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi served as the 52nd Speaker of the House of Representatives, having made history in 2007 when she was elected the first woman to serve as Speaker. Pelosi made history again in January 2019 when she regained the Speakership – the first person to do so in more than six decades. Pelosi has represented San Francisco in Congress for more than 36 years. Currently serving as the Representative for California’s 11th Congressional District, she is fighting For The People to lower costs, grow paychecks and create jobs. She is the architect of generation-defining legislation, including the Affordable Care Act and the American Rescue Plan, and a defender of democracy at home and abroad.
- The Honorable Mayor Brandon Johnson is the Mayor of Chicago, Illinois, USA. As the son of a pastor and one of ten siblings, Brandon Johnson was raised on a foundation of hard work, faith, and service. Brandon began his career as a public school teacher and went on to become an organizer with the Chicago Teachers Union, where he led multi-racial coalitions to defend neighborhood schools from privatization, reduce high-stakes standardized testing and expand access to state funding. In 2018, he was elected commissioner of the 1st District of Cook County and in 2023 Brandon was elected as the 57th mayor of the city of Chicago.
- UN Messenger of Peace Dr. Jane Goodall is a groundbreaking scientist, environmentalist, and global leader. Dr. Jane Goodall is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), which builds on Dr. Goodall’s innovative approach to conservation, recognizing the central role that people play in the well-being of animals and the environment. Dr. Goodall travels the world, speaking about the threats facing chimpanzees, environmental crises, and her reasons for hope. In her books and speeches, she emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living things and the collective power of individual action. Dr. Goodall is a UN Messenger of Peace and Dame Commander of the British Empire.
People of Faith are Committed to Upholding Democracy, Freedom & Human Rights
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi*, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and Dr. Jane Goodall* join our historic interfaith gathering this August, recognizing the critical importance of people of faith in resisting and mitigating the threat of autocracy in our communities and around the world.* = Luminaries addressing the Parliament Convening via video address.
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